What is the global polyacrylamide market size?

The global polyacrylamide market size was estimated at USD 5.5 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5% from 2023 to 2030.

Which region will dominate the polyacrylamide market?

Asia-Pacific accounted for the highest market share, and the region will likely dominate the market during the forecast period. Polyacrylamide is a kind of polymer flocculant that is soluble in water and is produced using acrylamide polymerization.

Who are the key players in the global polyacrylamide market?

Some of the most notable players and manufacturers covered in the business intelligence report on the global polyacrylamide market include PetroChina Company Ltd., BASF, Xitao Polymer Co Ltd., Kemira, Mitsubishi Rayon Co Ltd., Anhui Jucheng Fine Chemicals Co. Ltd., and SNF Floerger Group, among others.

What are the key factors affecting acrylamide market growth?

In the medium term, the growing utilization in the oil and gas industry for enhanced oil recovery and the increasing need for polyacrylamide as a flocculant in the water treatment industry are expected to drive demand. Health concerns caused by exposure to acrylamide monomer is expected to hinder the market's growth.

What is the demand for polyacrylamide in water treatment applications?

Polyacrylamide demand in water treatment applications dominated the market with a revenue share of more than 38.0% in 2022. The rising demand for polyacrylamide to treat municipal sewage, industrial wastewater, and drinking water purification plants is expected to propel demand.

Why should manufacturers invest in polyacrylamide products?

The major manufacturers, such as SNF and BASF, have brand values and strategic partners, which enable easy marketing of their products. The manufacturers are likely to improve product quality and invest more in R&D to reduce the overall polyacrylamide cost to tap the growing demands.